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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.54, 1,014.98 and 452.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.54, 1,014.98 and 452.01 is: 623.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.54 : 1,014.98 = 452.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.54/1,014.98 = 452.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.54x = 1,014.98 × 452.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.54x = 458,778.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,778.85/735.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.73

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